Police in the US have issued a statement after celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was seen apparently covered in blood in a TikTok live stream.
In the video, which has since been removed from the platform, Hilton appears to be cutting himself with a knife and covering his torso in blood.
GB News has chosen not to show the extremely graphic clip.
Multiple calls were then placed to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office about an individual “broadcasting self-harm on social media”.
Officers confirmed to Rolling Stone that Hilton was the person involved in the incident.
Deputies traced his home address and spoke with relatives at the scene, where they stablished that Hilton was inside the property by himself.
Miami police have now issued a statement outlining its approach to the situation.
“In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritise de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication,” the statement reads.
“Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilizing crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury to the individual, deputies, and the public.”
Officers said they had withdrawn from the scene whilst continuing to monitor developments.
Officers said they had withdrawn from the scene after Hilton was taken to hospital
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The Sheriff’s Office added that support was being provided to Hilton’s family throughout.
Later images from NBC News show an ambulance outside the 48-year-old’s home, with police confirming: “The individual had been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.”
Golden Artists Entertainment co-CEOs Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan told TMZ: “We are aware of the concerning content circulating online involving our client, Perez Hilton.
“At this time, we have not been able to make direct contact with him, despite our ongoing efforts to reach him. Our primary concern is Perez’s health and well-being, as well as the well-being of his family. Until we have confirmed information, we will not speculate or comment further.
“We appreciate everyone’s concern and ask that his privacy be respected during this time.”
An ambulance was seen outside Hilton’s home on Wednesday night
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The blogger shot to fame for for his unapologetic and outspoken commentary on the lives of famous people.
His website, launched in the early 2000s, quickly became one of the most visited celebrity gossip destinations on the internet.
But his approach attracted significant criticism from celebrities and their representatives alike – including Khloe Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, and Lady Gaga, who had previously been a friend of the blogger.
Though as online culture shifted, Hilton considerably softened his public image, stepping back from gossip and finding fulfilment as a father.
He would even go on to appear on Celebrity Big Brother’s 15th series on screens in the UK.
Speaking to The New York Times in 2012, he expressed remorse for the harm he had caused others.
“What’s important for me is not being liked, but it is that people think I am no longer toxic to the world,” he said.
“I’m aware of the fact there are going to be a lot of people with lingering resentment and a lot of skeptics,” he added.
“And that’s OK because I am not pretending to be perfect.”
Hilton spoke to GB News just months ago after Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found killed in their home, paying tribute to Rob as a “talented man” and “Hollywood royalty”.
Anyone who is in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide can call the Samaritans anonymously for free from a UK phone on 116 123 or go to samaritans.org.